14.5% alc., pH 3.68, TA
0.64, 425 cases, $50. Released June 2013. Lone Oak is smallest and northernmost Pinot Noir estate
vineyard. The cool 2011 vintage resulted in a relatively small crop, but the grapes that were harvested
had greater intensity and concentration. Clones Pommard 5, 667 and 115. 100% de-stemmed, 3-day
cold soak, native and proprietary yeasts, aged 13 months in 40% new and 60% neutral French oak
barrels.
·Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Scandalous aromatics featuring bright
aromas of red cherries, raspberries, sandalwood and spice. A chewy wine that you want to nibble
with a perfectly ripened array of red stone and berry fruits. Soft and nimble, with delicate dry tannins
and a refreshing cut of acidity on the ridiculously long finish. This beauty has the balance that predicts
longevity in the cellar.Score:94.
Reviewed November 9, 2013